A Midwest Airlines jet. | Photo: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A Midwest Airlines jet. | Photo: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Pilots' Union: Midwest On Way to Bankruptcy

By Erik Bilstad and Jay Sorgi

Midwest Airlines' pilots union believes the airline could soon be headed towards Chaper Eleven bankruptcy.

The pilots union says Midwest is refusing to budge in talks on wage and benefit cuts, and it appears to be headed toward bankruptcy reorganization.

Midwest says the airline is still talking with the union "despite reports to the contrary."

The hometown airline also says the company believes it's proposals to pilots and flight attendents has been fair.

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